Moving to Mali from Haiti

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Haiti to Mali? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mali compared to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
ML
20.2

Mali performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
ML
$104
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
ML
1.9

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HT
50.0
ML
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
ML
0.3t

Haiti performs better than Mali across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

HT
0.3
ML
0.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
ML
8.0%

Mali generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
ML
$2,500

Mali generally does better on employment & economy, though Haiti leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
ML
60.6

Haiti generally does better on family life, though Mali leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti and Mali. To live, work, or study long-term in Mali, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mali's immigration authority.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Required
Haiti passport holders need a visa to enter Mali.
Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Mali passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mali?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mali: 0.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mali offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mali safe for expats?

Mali performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Haiti?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mali, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Mali?

The official language in Mali is French. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT ML
Population 11,334,637 20,741,769
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French, Haitian Creole French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +223
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114